Are you one of those women who scan magazines at the check out counter, reading the headlines about thyroid, wondering if that’s the reason you might be gaining weight (or unable to lose it) or not feeling like yourself? Or are you [...]
One of the great things about being a health care practitioner for more than three decades is that I get to see exciting new research and development emerge –- and also witness the medical and scientific communities retract mistakes and give credence [...]
Almost twenty years ago, the American College of Physicians, a pretty conservative organization, stunned the medical community by issuing a guideline that women over 50 should have their thyroid tested at least once every five years. At that time, most physicians thought [...]
The thyroid gland has long been considered the master gland and is well known for its ability to affect metabolism. When I order a TSH test I am trying to determine exactly how much of this hormone TSH is circulating in the [...]
Hypothyroidism is the medical term for a sluggish thyroid. It can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including: Severe fatigue, loss of energy Weight gain, difficulty losing weight Depression and depressed mood Joint and muscle pain, headaches Dry skin, brittle nails [...]
Traditional medicine is great for treating serious disease, but often these practitioners aren’t looking at the whole picture. Alternative practitioners, like those of us in functional medicine, try to resolve the underlying causes of poor health rather than simply treating symptoms. In [...]
Have you heard much about selenium? I wouldn’t be surprised if your answer is no; selenium is one of nature’s best kept secrets! We only need small amounts of this amazing mineral, but it has huge effects on our health. Selenium protects [...]
The case for thyroid nutrition Nutrients that support our thyroid What about soy and thyroid health? Foods that may disrupt thyroid function Find your balance — the Marcelle Pick approach It’s no secret that I am passionate about encouraging people to eat [...]
The brain controls both the adrenal and thyroid glands How stress affects your thyroid gland Tips for improving thyroid and adrenal health It’s nearly impossible to avoid stress in our lives. It comes at us from so many directions - work, family, [...]
Do you have questions about your thyroid? Here are some answers to common concerns about problems related to your thyroid, including low thyroid disorder. If my thyroid was enlarged, could I feel it? Where is my thyroid? The thyroid is a small [...]
